Dreamy trap production lays a strong foundation for the personal storytelling and emotively tired vocal stylings of DonJulioo. GONE features a versatile flow from one section to the next, and maintains a groove that suits the introspective nature of the performance.
Somewhat humbly mixed for its upfront vocal placement, the production remains a highlight and clearly keeps the artist connected to the beat quite flawlessly. There’s a likable quality to the DonJulioo voice, a nostalgic sense of calm, which leads us well towards the melodic and softly soulful hook.
At just two minutes and eighteen seconds, GONE is mellow but minimalist in its reach, and yet the overall effect stands tall. The arrangement feels original but relevant, the voice too – in line with the emo-rap stylings of recent years. However, there’s also a clear twist of old-school pace and presence to the style, helping recapture a level of defiant identity.
That approach and the delivery of the flow, the emotional and vulnerable storylines, the quiet confidence, all rings loud across an extensive and growing repertoire from DonJulioo. ASHES is another that impresses for its fluidity and its balancing of smoothness and grit.
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